The Bible states we should study the Bible to know Scripture and the power of God. Mark then spent time in

1. What’s are we doing when we study the Bible? God entrusted His Words through people: Scripture is inspired by God. There are 2 types of critical studies described as: Lower criticism which is foundational. Then Higher criticism follows. Mark cautions us not to rely on only one Scripture translation, commentary versions, the internet, or linguistic substitutions.

2. How do we study the Bible? This will be covered next week.

3. Point for home – Explore the riches of God’s Word. Listen to Mark explain that the prophets or speakers of God inspired by the Holy Spirit wrote the scrolls that make up books of the Old Testament.

Listen to Mark explain that the prophets or speakers of God inspired by the Holy Spirit wrote the scrolls that make up books of the Old Testament. The New Testament took form again from Holy Spirit inspired men and later confirmed thru Church councils again guided by the Holy Spirit.

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